Peer reviewed
Direct linkERIC Number: EJ981951
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012-Mar
Pages: 6
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0094-0771
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Generation Z, Meet Cooperative Learning
Igel, Charles; Urquhart, Vicki
Middle School Journal (J3), v43 n4 p16-21 Mar 2012
Today's Generation Z teens need to develop teamwork and social learning skills to be successful in the 21st century workplace. Teachers can help students develop these skills and enhance academic achievement by implementing cooperative learning strategies. Three key principles for successful cooperative learning are discussed. (Contains 1 figure.)
Descriptors: Student Motivation, Cooperative Learning, Teaching Methods, Learning Strategies, Socialization, Teacher Role, Teamwork, Social Development, Skill Development, Job Skills, Academic Achievement, Middle School Students, Middle School Teachers, Group Activities, Group Dynamics, Interpersonal Competence, Accountability
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Middle Schools
Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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